Well-Being

 If you carry the weight of the world on your shoulders, it's right if you are desperate for some relaxation. Every few weeks (or months) we all need a few days of slowing down and tuning out. There is no better feeling than ditching your everyday clothes for a robe. You switch your phone to airplane mode and let a stranger (with whom you have no obligation to make small talk) pamper you until you're transported to a world of Zen. Are your muscles screaming for TLC? Do your legs feel like a 100-pound weight has dropped on them?  You need a soothing massage that eases all your pain. Choosing a treatment you enjoy is imperative if you want to pamper yourself and your aching muscles. If you're looking for something that will work like a healing potion on your aching muscles and transport you to new levels of relaxation and calm, consider an energizing treatment to relieve muscular tension and improve blood circulation. It begins with an exfoliating herbal scrub t...

  During the summer, we enjoy bright days, warm weather, and long evenings. For people with chronic or long-term health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, or heart conditions, summer is a time to be extra cautious. If you have such a condition, it is imperative to understand how summer weather affects you. Hot weather means your body has to work harder to keep your temperature at normal levels. This can strain your heart, lungs and kidneys. Heat and humidity can also be tiring. You may have less energy and be less active. You can enjoy the summer months if you keep yourself hydrated, understand the effect of heat on your body and take some extra precautions to stay well. Keeping cool and hydrated is particularly imperative: You need to replace sweated fluids. Stick with water or sugar-free drinks and avoid caffeine or alcoholic beverages, which can cause dehydration. Hot weather requires you to drink more, especially if you a...

No matter what the weather forecasts in the UK may say, summer dress season has officially begun. Now is a great time to invest in eco-friendly options for upcoming holidays or weddings.  A-listers have led the way on this front, with Katie Holmes liking French brand Sézane. This brand uses low-impact materials such as organic cotton and sustainably-sourced viscose. Meanwhile, California-based brand Reformation – which aims to be carbon positive by 2035 – is another celebrity favorite as seen on Jennifer Lopez, Emma Watson and Olivia Wilde. Since launching in 2009, Reformation has been committed to promoting sustainable fashion. This includes using vintage materials in its initial designs and its ambitious aim of being carbon-positive by 2035. The California brand’s easy-to-wear dresses have won over a loyal fan base, from J Lo (who wore two of its pieces while on her honeymoon in Paris last summer) to Emma Watson, who’s been outspoken on environmental issues in ...